Information Package / Course Catalogue
Photography
Course Code: SAT252
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The art of photography, as in other fields of art to look at the world provides a different eye. Tool to provide the excitement and discoveries of new photos to other people, the location of the indispensable in everyday life is one of the most effective means of sharing. Basic Photography Seminars and workshops with the students the technical, aesthetic, and in terms of content as a whole is intended to give training. Basic Photography Seminars only saw the light through the recording of students beyond the scope of the right framing, intended to catch the right light and the right expression. Students basic photography information is to systematically within the framework of the logic of a particular photo, and acquainted them with the photo of structural elements, intended to learn to use them as elements of composition. Photo tools and equipment, sensitive materials, and related applications include exposure information.

Course Content

The basic concepts of the art of photography, photo cameras, and types of sections, and the development of photo art, photographic design and application, the photograph of light and color information, a photo shooting techniques, theories of composition in photography dark room information, applications, digital photography, photography and photo design to read and criticize.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to explain the photographic Art and its development
2.To be able to comprehend Photographic design and its application
3.To be able to define the visual elements of photographic Art and abstract thinking management
4.To be able to arrange the colour and light in Photography
5.To be able to describe the digital camera and its parts.
6.To be able to explain the theories of composition in photography
7.To be able to comprehend the dark room photography
8.To be able to explain digital photography applications
9.To be able to define Art, Aesthetics and The Art of Photography
10.To be able to make constructive criticism on photos
11.To be able to comprehend the practices of photographic design
Recommended or Required Reading
1.AKBAŞ, F., Fotoğrafta Pratik Kompozisyon, Say Yayınları.
2.ANG, T., Dijital Fotoğrafçılık, İnkılap Kitapevi.
3.BARRETT, T., Fotoğrafı Eleştirmek, Hayalbaz Kitap.
4.ÇİZGEN, G., “Fotoğrafın Görsel Dili, Fotoğraf ve Sanat Üzerine Yazılar” Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları.
5.ERGİN, E., Her Yönü İle Fotoğrafçılık Tekniği, İnkılap Kitapevi.
6.ERKAN, G., Dünden Bugüne Fotoğraf, İstanbul Kültür Üniversitesi Yayınevi.
7.ERZEN, J.N., Fotoğraf Notları, Say Yayınları.
8.FAZIL, A., Temel Fotoğraf Bilgileri, İnkılap Yayınevi.
9.FREUND, G., Fotoğraf ve Toplum, Sel Yayıncılık.
10.İFSAK Temel Fotoğraf Teknikleri Ders Notları.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Meet and configuration of the lesson plan basic concepts The basic concepts of the photo, education program, and the items
Week 2 - Theoretical
Photo Machine the machines a) Focus System b) the Shutter c) Aperture d) Film Rewind Lever e) Numbering f) Shifting Lever g) The Viewfinder h) The Lens
Week 3 - Theoretical
TYPES OF MACHINE a) Kompacts b) Single Lens Reflex Machines c) Viewfinders d) Dual Lens Reflks Machines e) The large-format machines
Week 4 - Theoretical
LIGHT 1. Brightness. 2. Direction 3. Color 4. Kelvin Scale 5. True and False Color Lights 6. Kontast 7. Color 8. The Nature of Color 9. Spectrum
Week 5 - Theoretical
10. The color composition 11. Local Brightness Compliance 12. Bright Compliance 13. Instant Brightness Contrast 14. Constant brightness
Week 6 - Theoretical
SHOOTING TECHNIQUES 1. Exposure 2. Measurement 3. Law of Equivalence. 4. Deviation of Equivalence 5.Çeşitli Issues Exposure Problems 6. Depth of Field and Conditions 7. Paint a Light 8. Architectural Photography 9. Panorama
Week 7 - Theoretical
FILTERS AND AUXILIARY TOOLS 1. Filters a) Panchromatic B & W filters for films b) S & W and Colored Filters for the Joint c) Color Corrective Filters for Color Films 2. Exposure metering a) Hand Held meter b) used in Camera Utility Vehicles a) Tables b) Shutter Release c) Case d) Flash e) General Photo Equipment
Week 8 - Theoretical
COMPOSITION 1. Light 2. Tissue 3. Rhythm 4. Harmony 5. Contrast 6. Perspective 7. Sharpness 8. Motion 9. Timing 10.Efekt Filters
Week 9 - Theoretical
BLACK / WHITE DARK ROOM 1. Formation of an Image 2. Check Digits 3. Organization of the Dark Room.
Week 10 - Theoretical
PHOTO READINGS 1. Removal of a photo, message a. The angle and distance b. Composition and Spotlight c. Body language and facial expression d. Patterns and Shapes
Week 11 - Theoretical
COMPONENTS OF PHOTO a. Composition b. Principles of Visual c. Perspective and Vision d. Context
Week 12 - Theoretical
PHOTO CRITIQUE OF WRITING Project Paper Peer Review and preliminary assessment
Week 13 - Theoretical
Evaluation of Project Paper and Presentation photos a. Portfolio Presentation b. evaluation
Week 14 - Theoretical
Evaluation of Project Paper and Presentation photos a. Portfolio Presentation b. evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Reading100110
Midterm Examination19110
Final Examination112113
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
3
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4
OÇ-2
3
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4
OÇ-3
4
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4
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4
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3
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3
3
OÇ-8
4
3
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4
3
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4
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026